Operations Manager

Continental Group

$120K — $164K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
  • Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or operations management.
  • Strong background in production processes, planning, and supply chain.
  • Demonstrated success implementing Lean and/or Six Sigma initiatives.
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is an asset.
  • Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilities.
  • Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee engineering, supply chain, and production activities to ensure safety and quality.
  • Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Design and implement Order-to-Delivery processes within ERP systems.
  • Define manufacturing workflows, routing, and capacity planning.
  • Lead the development of centralized supply chain management processes.
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies across operations.
  • Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, ISO, and internal quality standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • RRSP matching program.
  • Professional development and training support.
  • Above average paid time off.
  • Team events and a collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth within Arrow.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a results-driven Operations Manager to lead Arrow Speed Controls East's manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across our production environment.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations while leading the transformation of ASC East into a world-class, scalable, and high-performing facility. You will play a critical role in optimizing processes, improving on-time delivery (OTD), enhancing quality, and driving operational excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building systems, improving performance, and leading teams through change.

This position is for a newly created role.

What You'll Do:

Operational Leadership

  • Oversee all engineering, supply chain, and production activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery
  • Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed


Process & Systems Development

  • Design and implement Order-to-Delivery processes within ERP systems
  • Define manufacturing workflows, routing, capacity planning, and production control
  • Lead the development of centralized supply chain management (SCM) processes, including procurement and inventory optimization
  • Lead the implementation of standard configurable designs for engineered to order products.


Continuous Improvement

  • Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (5S, standard work, process optimization, automation)
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements across operations


Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, ISO, and internal quality standards
  • Develop and maintain safety and regulatory programs


Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve performance goals
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams to align priorities and resolve operational challenges


What You Bring:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
  • Experience:
    • Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or operations management
    • Strong background in production processes, planning, and supply chain
    • Demonstrated success implementing Lean and/or Six Sigma initiatives
  • Certifications: Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is an asset
  • Skills:
    • Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
    • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
    • Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making
    • Financial and operational acumen


What We Offer:

  • $120,000 - $164,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
  • Participation in the annual incentive plan, based on KPI, goals and objectives
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • RRSP matching program
  • Professional development and training support
  • Above average paid time off
  • Team events and a collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for career growth within Arrow


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